Compliance Report Finds Errors, Legal Action Demanded
A report says there were mistakes in checking journalist Thomas Thurnbichler’s work. An attorney wants the ORF to stop working with him. The public council wants to see the report.
The ORF’s public council found problems with how journalist Thomas Thurnbichler was being checked. This is called a ‘misinterpretation’ of the rules. An attorney is asking the ORF’s director, Ingrid Thurnher, to stop working with Thurnbichler. Gabriele Zgubic-Engleder, who leads the public council, wants to see the report that made these findings. She believes this will help understand the situation better.
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Highlights
ORF Compliance Report Findings
The ORF’s public council found ‘misinterpretations’ in a compliance assessment.
Legal Demand for Cessation
An attorney is asking the ORF director to stop journalist Thurnbichler’s actions.
Councilwoman Seeks Report Access
Gabriele Zgubic-Engleder wants to see the report.
Thomas Thurnbichler Involved
The compliance issue concerns journalist Thomas Thurnbichler.
Ingrid Thurnher Faces Request
Ingrid Thurnher is being asked to issue a declaration.